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Release Year2026
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama
Votes20
DirectorPolly Findlay
WritersNick Payne, Bernard MacLaverty
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMidwinter Break
About Midwinter Break
Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realise that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After so much time and so many memories, long-held promises and deeply concealed wounds threaten to come to light and force them to confront their future.
Directed by Polly Findlay, Midwinter Break leans on a strong ensemble — Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds, Niamh Cusack — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2026.
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